Proceedings of Story County Board January 1908 Adjourning
The Story County Iowa Board of Supervisors minutes detail motions carried with aye votes by Silliman Michaelson and Johnson and adjournments to January 2 1908 and January 3 1908. Grand Petit and Talesman juror lists for 1908 were adopted.
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Silliman
Michaelson
Johnson
Eame
R. Silliman
Board of Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
Court House
Nevada
BE. R. Silliman
J. O. Michaelson
B. Johnson
Ce. &. Lee
11Th Judicial Dis
Mt Sydh
E. R. Silliman
Public Finance Bill Sets Circulation Limits and Controls
Washington reports a Republican drafted finance bill authorizes an additional bank circulation not exceeding 250 million dollars with bonds beyond government issues. The comptroller may grant issuance timing and amounts, and circulation cannot exceed 75 percent of deposited bond value. The article also cites juror challenges and trial conduct in a separate courtroom note.
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Washington
Senate Committee 9
Thaw's Second Trial Begins in Murder Case
New York January seventh reporter notes the first day of Harry K. Thaw's second trial for the Stanford White murder. Nine tentative jurors chosen from fifty seven questioned by District Attorney Jerome and defense counsel Martin J. Littleton.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Talesmen
Jerome
Martin J. Littleton
DROWNING OF SEVEN PERSONS NEAR Kickapoo KS
A canoe with nine men overturned near Kickapoo Kansas causing seven drownings. William Sarpy and Frank Logan were rescued by Ernest Schweitzer risking his life. Names of the dead include Frank Hill Ralph Will Charles Baker John Baker Elmer Hundley Grover Hundley and an unknown Swede. Most victims were Kickapoo residents.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Kickapoo
Wiliam Sarpy
Frank Logan
Ernest Schweitzer
Frank Hill
Ralph Will
Waterboy
Charles Baker
John Baker
Elmer Hundley
Grover Hundley
Hundleys
Supreme Court Declares Liability Law Unconstitutional
In a January 7 decision Justice White delivers the Supreme Court ruling that a liability statute is unconstitutional. The opinion outlines constitutional grounds and potential implications for related civil liability cases nationwide.
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Washington
Justice White
Supreme Court of the United States
Employers' liability law affirmed in 1906 enactment
The Congressional enactment of June 11 1906 known as the employers' liability law makes railroads and other common carriers liable to employees for accidents caused by the negligence of fellow servants or by ineffective appliances. The decision of the lower courts was affirmed.
Four Diamond Firms Put Under Liquidating Trustees
The firms Joseph Frankels & Sons, Joseph Frankels Sons’ company, E. M. Gattle & Co., and Gattle Ettinger & Hammel have their affairs placed in the hands of liquidating trustees to protect creditors. Liabilities total about 4.5 million dollars while assets are valued at 6.25 million dollars.
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New York
Joseph Frankels’ Sons
Joseph Frankels Sons’ Company
E. M. Gattle & Co
Gattle, Ettinger & Hammel
Booze Triumphs Over Pugilist
New York on January 7 reports the death of George Dixon known as Little Chocolate in Bellevue Hospital's alcoholic ward after a long fight with drink. Once idolized as a pugilistic hero Dixon died penniless and alone, leaving a legacy of celebrated bouts and a tragic decline.
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New York
Geo. Dixon
Bellevue Hospital
George Dixon
Senate and House in Brief Adourn in Respect for Mallory
The Senate met only four minutes before adjourning to honor the late Senator Mallory of Florida. The House adjourned after a half hour in memory of the deceased senator.
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Senate
House
Washington
Taliaferro
Mallory
Florida
House of Representative
Train Robbers Frightened Away in Union Station
Four men attempted to rob passengers on a Missouri Kansas and Texas train at Union Station in Kansas City Missouri but fled empty handed. They escaped with no crew harmed and no valuables taken.
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Kansas City
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Union Station
Ex Champion Rower Edward Hanlon Dies at 1
Edward Hanlon former world rowing champion died in Toronto at 1 AM from pneumonia. He had held the oarsman title and was a prominent figure in the sport during his era.
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Toronto
Old Lady Compares Cab Driver With Hearse Menace
A London street vignette shows an elderly passenger praising a cab driver for careful service while joking that she once rode a hearse. The exchange ends with a fare and a playful line about driving again. The snippet also markets DeWitt's Little Early Risers and features a travel quip about going round the world on January 9th.
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Growler
London Mail
Auctioneer Ad Offers Farm Sales And Livestock Services
Local auctioneer E. F. Posegate of Ames offers live stock sales and farm listings. Services include full or small commission options with a satisfaction guarantee and contact via box 582.
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John
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Swayne
W. PF
Swayze
Fegtly
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Adams
John Q
Dge
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Lockridge
Lydia A
Lydia
Lydia Ee
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Chrisman
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McLain
Tegal
Littleton
Tlatry Ahaw
Thaw
DeWitt
C. A. Gamble
Traveler
The
Register & Leader
United States
Associated Press
Register and Leader
MAIL
Register and Leader CO
Des Moines
T. Grove
Ames
L. D. de Mange
New York City
Scott
H. L. Munn Lumber CO
Judisch Bros
Steinway
E. F. Posegate
Joe King
Woodand
Texas
Kennedy
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